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UAE Cabinet Resolution·Cabinet Resolution No. (43) of 2021

قرار مجلس الوزراء في شأن رسوم خدمات معهد التدريب القضائي والمطبوعات التي تصدرها وزارة العدل

Authoritative Arabic version per the official UAE Legislation portal

Issued Date
April 21, 2021
Effective from
June 15, 2021
Articles
10
Last synced
Jul 20, 2026

Plain-language summary

Sets fees for Judicial Training Institute services and Ministry of Justice publications, with charges not exceeding 20% above actual cost, and establishes admin…

Synced from the official UAE Legislation portal · Plain-language summary by the LEXAI editorial team

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    Article 1

    Article (1) Definitions For the purposes of the provisions of this Resolution, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings assigned to each of them, unless the context of the text requires otherwise: State : The United Arab Emirates.

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2021 Regarding the Fees for Services of Judicial Training Institute and the Publications Issued by Ministry of Justice 2 Ministry : The Ministry of Justice. Minister : The Minister of Justice. Institute : The Judicial Training Institute. Government Entities : Federal and local government entities, including public authorities, institutions, and other governmental bodies. Public Welfare Associations and Institutions : Associations and institutions established in accordance with the provisions of Federal Law No. (2) of 2008 Regarding Public Welfare Associations and Institutions.

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    Article 2

    Article (2) Fees for Services Provided by the Institute Fees shall be collected in return for the services provided by the Institute as detailed in the schedules attached to this Resolution, in the amounts assigned to each service.

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    Article 3

    Article (3) Fees for Sale of the Ministry’s Publications 1. A fee shall be collected for the sale of the Ministry’s publications, including books, magazines, and issuances, in an amount not exceeding 20% above the actual cost of issuing each publication. The Minister or their delegate shall determine the exact amount to be collected, provided it does not exceed this percentage. 2. The Ministry may distribute its publications free of charge to government entities. The Minister or their delegate shall determine the quantities allocated for gifting and exchange purposes.

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    Article 4

    Article (4) Administrative Violations and Fines Administrative fines shall be imposed upon the commission of any of the violations specified in the schedule below as follows: No. Violation Description Administrative Fine in AED 1 Causing damage to any of the devices or materials in the training halls of the Judicial Training Institute. It shall be calculated based on the market value of devices or materials similar to those that were damaged, assessed at the time the damage occurred. 2 Causing damage to office supplies at the Judicial Training Institute. Twice the value of the damaged item. 3 Delay in returning borrowed office supplies (10) ten dirhams for each day of delay, not to exceed the value of the borrowed items.

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    Article 5

    Article (5) Amendment of Fees The Cabinet shall have the authority to make any amendments to the fees set out in this Resolution, whether by addition, deletion, or amendment.

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    Article 6

    Article (6) Grievance Any person against whom any of the administrative fines referred to in Article (4) of this Resolution is imposed may submit a written grievance to the Minister or their delegate within thirty (30) days from the date of notification of the challenged decision. If the last day falls on a public holiday, the deadline shall be extended to the next working day. The grievance shall be decided on within thirty (30) days from the date of its submission, in accordance with procedures determined by the Ministry.

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    Article 7

    Article (7) Final Provisions 1. The fees and administrative fines stated in this Resolution shall be collected by the means determined by the Ministry of Finance. 2. For the purpose of collecting the service fees and administrative fines set out in this Resolution, a part of a day shall be deemed a full day, a part of a month shall be deemed a full month, and a part of a year shall be deemed a full year.

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    Article 8

    Article (8) Repeals Any provision that contradicts or conflicts with the provisions of this Resolution shall be repealed.

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    Article 9

    Article (9) Executive Resolutions The Minister shall issue the necessary resolutions to implement the provisions of this Resolution.

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    Article 10

    Article (10) Publication and Entry into Force This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force thirty (30) days from the date of its publication. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prime Minister Issued by Us: Dated: 16 Ramadan 1442 A.H. Corresponding to: 28 April 2021 A.D.

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2021 Regarding the Fees for Services of Judicial Training Institute and the Publications Issued by Ministry of Justice 6 Schedules Attached to Cabinet Resolution No. (43) of 2021 Regarding the Fees for Services of the Judicial Institute and Fees for Publications Issued by Ministry of Justice Schedule No. (1) Service Fees for Courses Provided by the Judicial Training Institute First: Preparatory Qualification Services Preparation and Qualification of Lawyers No. Service Description Fee in AED 1 Fee for the Trainee Lawyers’ Course per Trainee 12,000 Preparation and Qualification of Judicial Officers No. Service Description Fee in AED 1 Course fees for up to 12 trainees 12,000 2 In case of an increase in the number, fees will be charged for each additional trainee. 1000 Second: Continuing and Specialized Training Services One-Day Specialized Short Courses No. Service Description Fee in AED 1 Course fees for up to 12 trainees 8,000 2 In case of an increase in the number, fees will be charged for each additional trainee. 600 Two-Day Specialized Short Courses No. Service Description Fee in AED 1 Course fees for up to 12 trainees 10,000 2 In case of an increase in the number, fees will be charged for each additional trainee. 800 Three-Day Specialized Short Courses: No. Service Description Fee in AED 1 Course fees for up to 12 trainees 12,000

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2021 Regarding the Fees for Services of Judicial Training Institute and the Publications Issued by Ministry of Justice 7 2 In case of an increase in the number, fees will be charged for each additional trainee. 1000 Schedule No. (2) Fees for Services of the Judicial Training Institute Library No. Service Description Fee in AED 1 Fee for issuing a library membership card for judicial authority members. 25 (one-time fee only) 2 Fee for issuing a library membership card for individuals. 50 (one-time fee only) 3 Fee for photocopying documents per page. 1 Schedule No. (3) Fees for Training Hall Rental Services at the Judicial Training Institute No. Service Description Fee in AED 1 Booking a training hall with video conferencing service for one day for government entities, and public welfare associations and institutions. 1500 2 Booking a training hall with video conferencing service for one day for private companies and individuals. 3000 3 Booking a training hall for one day for government entities, and public welfare associations and institutions. 1000 4 Booking a training hall for one day for private companies and individuals. 2000 5 Booking the computer lab for one day for government entities, and public welfare associations and institutions. 1500 6 Booking the computer lab for one day for private companies and individuals. 3000

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Note: The Arabic text of this legislation is the authoritative version as per the official UAE Legislation portal.

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